18422954. COMBINATION FLUID INSTILLATION AND NEGATIVE PRESSURE DRESSING simplified abstract (3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY)

COMBINATION FLUID INSTILLATION AND NEGATIVE PRESSURE DRESSING

Organization Name

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor(s)

David Mercer of Bournemouth (GB)

Christopher Brian Locke of Bournemouth (GB)

Benjamin Andrew Pratt of Dorset (GB)

COMBINATION FLUID INSTILLATION AND NEGATIVE PRESSURE DRESSING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18422954 titled 'COMBINATION FLUID INSTILLATION AND NEGATIVE PRESSURE DRESSING

The abstract describes an instillation assembly for treating a tissue site, including a fluid distribution lumen and a fluid hub that defines a fluid instillation pathway. The assembly can be used with a reduced-pressure assembly that has a separate reduced-pressure pathway.

• The instillation assembly includes a fluid distribution lumen with first and second film layers.
• A fluid hub is in fluid communication with the fluid distribution lumen.
• The reduced-pressure assembly and the instillation assembly have separate pathways.

Potential Applications: - Medical treatments involving tissue sites - Wound care and management - Surgical procedures requiring fluid instillation

Problems Solved: - Efficient and controlled delivery of fluids to tissue sites - Separation of fluid instillation and reduced-pressure pathways for optimal treatment

Benefits: - Enhanced treatment outcomes - Reduced risk of infection - Improved healing processes

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Instillation Assembly for Tissue Treatment This technology can be used in medical settings such as hospitals, clinics, and wound care centers. It has the potential to improve patient outcomes and streamline treatment processes.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the instillation assembly improve fluid delivery to tissue sites? 2. What are the advantages of having separate pathways for fluid instillation and reduced-pressure treatments?

Original Abstract Submitted

Some illustrative embodiments of an instillation assembly for treating a tissue site may include a fluid distribution lumen and a fluid hub that may define a fluid instillation pathway. The fluid distribution lumen may be defined by a first film layer and a second film layer, and the fluid hub may be positioned in fluid communication with the fluid distribution lumen. The instillation assembly may be used in combination with a reduced-pressure assembly that may define a reduced-pressure pathway separate from the fluid instillation pathway.